Eric Jager

Starting Your Career in EA

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Embarking on a career in Enterprise Architecture can feel a bit like being handed a map of a city you’ve never visited, and being told that every street, alley, and café is critical. You’re then asked to solve a mystery. To put it in simple terms: starting your career in EA can be a challenge!
There’s a lot to take in: frameworks, models, technologies, stakeholders, business strategies, and a universe of acronyms that seem to multiply when you’re not looking. If you’re just starting out in EA—or thinking about it—you’re probably asking yourself, “Where do I even begin?” The good news is, you’re not alone, and the journey, while complex, is also incredibly rewarding.

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Architecture Beyond Domains

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Enterprise Architecture has been around for decades. The discipline has profoundly shaped how organizations plan, align, and structure their strategies, systems, and operations.
Frameworks such as the TOGAF Standard define four architecture domains and link them to specific architectural roles. While this approach has helped organizations organize work, it has also unintentionally reinforced rigid silos and limited the true potential of architecture as a holistic organizational capability.

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Risk Management (2/2)

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The Architecture Development Method (ADM) of the TOGAF Standard describes a number of techniques a practitioner has at his disposal. Risk Management is the second-to-last technique that is described. Since it is addressed in several phases (Phase A and Phases E through H), it can be seen as an integral part of architecture development. Applying Risk Management techniques ensures that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated as part of the architecture development process.

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Risk Management (1/2)

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The Architecture Development Method (ADM) of the TOGAF Standard describes a number of techniques a practitioner has at his disposal. Risk Management is the second-to-last technique that is described. Since it is addressed in several phases (Phase A and Phases E through H), it can be seen as an integral part of architecture development. Applying Risk Management techniques ensures that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated as part of the architecture development process.

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Architecting with AI

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Artificial Intelligence is often portrayed as a disruptive force — one that demands new methods, tools, and frameworks. But in practice, AI doesn’t replace traditional architecture frameworks. Instead, it enhances them. This is especially true when it comes to the TOGAF Standard’s Architecture Development Method (ADM). Rather than rewriting the playbook, AI can act as […]

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Architecture Across Ages

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We stand atop the shoulders of giants when we gaze at the majestic ruins of the Parthenon or wander through the crisp geometry of a Doric temple. It may not seem obvious at first, but the foundations of Enterprise Architecture are laid on the same principles that guided the stone masons of ancient Greece — balance, clarity, purpose, and adaptability. The discipline of designing the shapes of complex systems, whether in IT ecosystems or on the Athenian Acropolis, shares a lineage of thought that transcends time. Architecture across the ages.

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EA: The Missing Puzzle Piece

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The words Enterprise Architecture often elicit a predictable reaction: a nod of polite acknowledgement, sometimes tinted by mild apprehension or indifference. Somewhere along the line, it became something that busily hums behind the scenes, tucked away in senior briefing decks or internal frameworks, occasionally referenced but rarely felt at the grassroots. Yet that quiet presence hides a paradox. For many organizations striving to steer through complexity, boost resilience, and drive transformation, Enterprise Architecture is not an optional refinement — it is the missing puzzle piece that makes everything else fall into place.

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Certified Experience

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Getting certified is important. It is especially important from a personal perspective. Certifications demonstrate that you have the qualifications, skills, and knowledge necessary to perform your job well. There is one downside to most certifications though. Since most certifications are knowledge-based, almost none of them will allow you to demonstrate your experience.

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Mythbusting the TOGAF Standard

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I have said it before: the TOGAF Standard is awesome. If you make an effort to really understand the framework you will agree with me. Unfortunately, despite being around for thirty years, it is still often rigorously misunderstood and misinterpreted. And it is these misinterpretations that lead to the myths that circle the framework. That is why it is high time to start mythbusting the TOGAF Standard.

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AI: More Buzzword Than Breakthrough

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation (IA) are two terms that have become ubiquitous in today’s world. Although they are often used interchangeably, they are distinct concepts, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately, there is a growing tendency to use the term “AI” as a catch-all phrase that obscures the fact that we’re not really doing AI. What we are really using today is a practical application of IA. In this blog, I’ll tell you why AI is more a buzzword than the breakthrough we all hoped it would be.

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Enterprise Architecture Rises In The East

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Enterprise Architecture is more than just a methodology—it’s a strategic powerhouse driving alignment between business objectives and technology. In China, where rapid economic growth meets technological innovation, Enterprise Architecture has emerged as a critical enabler. The country’s enterprises, ranging from state-owned giants to tech startups, are leveraging Enterprise Architecture to address unique challenges: scalability, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance.

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